Guide to Edinburgh's CHARITY SHOPS! | Best areas to visit for thrifting

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Hello my thrifty peeps, hope you are excited to do some second-hand treasure hunting because that's what this video is about: a huge roundup of Edinburgh's main charity shop hotspots where you'll get your paws on the best vintage fashion pieces, unique gifts and unhinged pieces of millennial history - Marie Kondo would be the very opposite of proud!
But we'll also talk about the practicalities of gifting stuff to charity shops, where to watch more charity shop content and see a lil' cheeky vintage haul from my video making process. Let's goooo!!!
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@FableM 4 месяца назад

We spotted you during our Leith stroll the other day! Was too shy to say hi & out of earshot geeked out at my partner "oh my god did you see who we just walked past!!!" In fact you caught my "deer in the headlights" expression at 2:49 which is hilarious 😂oh no... +Another great stop is the Leith Flea Market at Drill Hall every month!

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

I was thinking that seemed like a very knowing look when I was editing!! Please do say hi next time!

@Ciara-ASMR 4 месяца назад

Clicked back just to see you. At least she caught you in a fantastic outfit!

@emilymahiai94 4 месяца назад

Hahaha, when you called the window of the Dalry Shelter 'unhinged and I feel attracted to that vibe' I felt that

@kasiaciepiela4566 18 дней назад

I hope you don't take this the wrong way but I'm SUPER glad that you missed my favourite charity shop as it is one of the less popular ones and I always find great gems there!! It will stay hidden I suppose :) Really fun idea for a video!

@Kakibot 16 дней назад

Oh that’s very understandable! Sometimes it’s tough because sharing hidden gems should be my job but….. I also kinda want to keep some just for myself, especially not being super fond of busy businesses 😅

@Dreichday 4 месяца назад

I recently gave my wedding dress to the specialty charity shop you mentioned in Stockbridge, it was really lovely to get the letter about them selling it and getting the Gift Aid too. I would definitely recommend Stockbridge and Bruntsfield/Morningside for the charity shops, and both areas have a nice mix of bakeries, book shops, and gift shops too, to make a day of it.

@etiennesharp 4 месяца назад

Morningside and Stockbridge are by far the best places for charity stuff. The Oxfam in Stockbridge in particular is amazing for music.

@SimpleScottishLiving 4 месяца назад

Gem of a video!! We just moved to the area from California after selling almost everything, and now we have to furnish our entire house. Thank you for all of the tips!! Looking forward to getting started :)

@tashagraham7422 4 месяца назад

I lOVED the charity shops in Edinburgh. I did pick up a few lovely things which I am wearing finally (since it is getting cold over here). And the best bit is that it is a reminder of our time there.

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

Awwww yes that's the best! I have a couple of coats I thrifted in Japan and they feel so special to me 🥲

@TokiMadeira 3 месяца назад

kay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations

@Emilemon1987 4 месяца назад

Ahh I love browsing charity shops, I enjoyed this video! You definitely need to do Morningside, that can't be missed out of any Edinburgh charity shop zone round-ups. A follow-up video maybe? ;)

@didisouth7486 4 месяца назад

I know what you mean about that Save the Children looking like Urban Outfitters 😂 Also I knocked something over in there (it was totally fine!) and the staff watched me like a hawk the whole rest of the time I was there, it was a little unnerving tbh. Morningside has a bunch of decent shops too, mixed in terms of quality/price, but really handy if you want to trawl through lots of shops in one small area and definitely some gems to be found. Also wanted to say thank you so so much for all your videos, I’ve just moved to Scotland from NZ and they’ve been such a help for tips and activities plus beautifully produced and interesting 😊 watching your 48 hours in Stirling helped me decide to try and move there soon ❤

@danielesinhorelli4083 4 месяца назад

I’ve lived one year in Edinburgh, in Corstorphine, and the charity shops there were great, especially the big one by Tesco. I sure miss them, and Edinburgh as a whole.

@FalcomScott312 4 месяца назад

Evening Kat how are you? Loved the tour of the most beautiful places where Charity shops are there in Edinburgh which looks amazing! Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful week! ❤

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for watching!! .)

@ginnykay 4 месяца назад

I have watched many of your videos but this one is my favorite! Thank you so much! 😊

@triciaslater4783 4 месяца назад

You’ll need to cover Bruntsfield and Morningside Road for many charity shops.

@oshifish2 3 месяца назад

I was named after Maria in West Side Story! Love this tour! I have lived in Edinburgh for years and did not know of some of these areas!

@oshifish2 3 месяца назад

I also bought a gorgeous set of beaded coasters in that same shop by Summerhall when I passed my citizenship test for the UK! Later I found out my dear friend lives right by and I saw his front door in your video!!! xx

@Kakibot 3 месяца назад

That shop is great, right? Congratulations on passing your citizenship test!!!

@Blethers 4 месяца назад

Thanks for a great video. That’s a full day visiting Edinburgh sorted for me

@TheEmpressgoth 4 месяца назад

Awesomeness I love thrift shops ❤❤❤😊😊😊

@happycamper8707 4 месяца назад

At Goodwill I found a boomerang in the original packaging made by a shop in Australia. It was pretty cool to research the history of the shop, and to toss the boomerang around in an open field. It really worked!

@ginak921 3 месяца назад

I spotted some prices in those shops and thought oh WOW, they are expensive compared to our charity shops here in Western Australia. Lots of lovely items though.

@Kakibot 3 месяца назад

I knooooow... especially clothing does not feel like much of a good deal in charity shops. But for little bric a brac gems it's still great!

@badfaith4u 4 месяца назад

Thank you for showing the charity shops in Edinburgh.

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching .)

@annatrzpis6410 3 месяца назад

I must say Dalry/Gorgie charity shops were the most generous for me, I've left there pound or two. I looove Morningside as well. Need to to visit Stockbridge! Have you heard of Little Free Library? There is plenty in Edi - take a book and leave a book. My library is based on those little boxes scattered all over the city

@reginatoth8144 4 месяца назад

I was just in the city 2 weeks ago for the first time and this video brings back so many good memories

@davy2266 2 месяца назад

charity shops are amazing places to explore.my mum and her sister were portobello high street junkies😀

@lorrainetrotter4737 4 месяца назад

I am looking forward to one day at least during my visit to check out some charity shops. I am a thrifter at home and would love to see what I might find to bring back. Also, I was surprised about what you said about suitcases. I am on a couple of travel groups and they actually recommend looking for them at charity shops for a second check on. I will keep what you said in mind.

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

I can't say I saw many suitcases while exploring these shops 🤔 but if you did a proper big tour of charity shops, I'm sure you'd have some luck with this plan!

@ingaborlowski1536 4 месяца назад

I was in Edinburgh Spring 2022 & I went to many charity shops looking for a suitcase but I only found one shop that had a small suitcase, but not at any others. I ended up buying a suitcase in Primark instead. I love the adventure of poking around charity shops. Have a wonderful trip 🙋🏼‍♀️

@stevenwilliamson6236 3 месяца назад

I got a little blue suitcase on Henderson Row but a very long time ago. Near the alba Doro

@JackMagic22 7 дней назад

Went to morningside earlier today and compared to south Wales it's extortionate! Only two of the 5 or 6 we visited were actually reasonably priced. First BHF we visited was boots all over £60, and next jumpers for close to £30, Managed to snag a pair of shoes from M&S for a tenner at oxfam but other than that, all too overpriced

@seokwangie 4 месяца назад

Visiting Edinburgh this December for my honeymoon and have added loads of your recommendations over the last year! Would you consider doing a video on antique shops? I have Unicorn, Cavanagh's, and Duncan & Reids so far on my Google My Map I've been making - but I'd love to see if you have any thoughts on them or any more to add! I'm an architectural historian so I love to focus on the vintage and older goodies, hehe

@Leftoutknitter 4 месяца назад

We might have been at the same shops. I did this shoping a week ago, but due to traveling with one bag, I did not purchase anything. However, when I return July1, I am looking for a charity shop suitcase and shopping!

@Thumtwiddler 4 месяца назад

Best charity shop in Edinburgh (IMHO) is the Bethany in Stockbridge - has everything, electrics, clothes, books and a great vintage/antique selection and high turnover. :-) Found some cracking bargains there, haven't watched vid yet so you'll probably cover them but best areas for charity shops I think are Stockbridge, Morningside and South Clerk st ! You want to go to charity shops in the more affluent areas like Stockbridge and Morningside because you get better stuff generally,

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

Aaah I totally missed that there is a Bethany in Stockbridge as well as my fave next to Summerhall!

@Thumtwiddler 4 месяца назад

@@Kakibot Bethany are great because they also have electrical items :-) and furniture!

@raymonkravagna3226 3 месяца назад

I am going to be moving to Edinburgh later this year from the USA and will need good but cheap furniture for sure since I can't bring anything with me.

@zuadaniela 3 месяца назад

“End of list” 😂

@camera_and_floss.Kirsty 4 месяца назад

Always found Corstorphine to have excellent charity shops the really big cancer research shops even delivers furniture.

@starforce1310 4 месяца назад

I think the best thing I ever got in a charity shop was a final fantasy game on the ps2 for like...I think it was 30p?. I'm pretty sure it was FF12, It was a pretty good deal.

@gmagain 4 дня назад

do you happen to know if there's one with a good selection of toys? such as vintage playmobil or vintage sylvanian families? would love to get some for my kids!

@trichabruce 3 месяца назад

Would love more info on price comparisons

@ouime60 4 месяца назад

I’m an Edinburgh charity shop-a-holick but even I think there are far too many in the city 😁

@carrired20 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your information. Just back from Edinburgh and I like this place. I am from Hong Kong. Welcome anyone chat with me. I would like to know more about this lovely place. 😊

@lacelessparasite 4 месяца назад

I absolutely love your blouse, where is it from?

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

It’s a whole dress! (And yes it does have pockets haha) It’s from Palava .)

@simonmountney 4 месяца назад

There's some cracking charity shops here in Edinburgh, what cool stuff have you all found in your charity shops?

@ihatecrazyfrog 4 месяца назад

Old film cameras :)

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

Nice!!

@Ciara-ASMR 4 месяца назад

I'm down in Leith all the time! But I've never seen that spot with the arches where you were at the beginning. Pray tell, where is it?

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

It’s on the Leith parish church grounds! .)

@Ciara-ASMR 4 месяца назад

@@Kakibot Great to know, thank you!

@dougyorkston3812 4 месяца назад

Where in Leith are you during the intro? It looks like an aqueduct?

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

It's the cemetery by the Leith Parish church! .)

@eleanorhynd5078 4 месяца назад

Colour coded bookshelves look brilliant but if you are trying to sell or buy books they should be in author alphabetical order - I do not even look at books in shops that are in colour coded order - I buy many many books and they are losing out - all my own opinion of course!

@ElkaStaley-us7eu 4 месяца назад

So, all this time, I have been settling for sofas that *weren't* haunted when I actually had a choice in this matter?? Where did I go wrong in my life?? 😱

@Kakibot 4 месяца назад

Everyone's always all "bah it's so hard making friends as an adult" when they could be getting bonus pals via haunted furniture!!

@ElkaStaley-us7eu 4 месяца назад

@@Kakibot Sleep Paralysis demons are another untapped resource for bonus pals😆

@stevenwilliamson6236 3 месяца назад

Giftaid is the tax thing.

@johnsoreide 4 месяца назад

1st

@Ali-ct9pb 3 месяца назад

A haunted sofa????

@lamaxx8562 13 дней назад

Edinburgh charity shops're too overpriced imo. You should try Perth, over 10 charity shops in a town centre, all great, better than in Edinburgh

@lyeskassis5257 4 месяца назад

,السلام كاكي بوتس مرحبا بك و بااتفيق انشاء الله

@StimParavane 4 месяца назад

UK = charity shops and sausages. Hmm...

@lyeskassis5257 4 месяца назад

اريد السفر الي سكتلندا كاكي بوتس والعيش في هذا البلد الخلاب وممتع من كل الجوانب

@kellybarber5118 3 месяца назад

Thrift shops in America and charity shops in the UK are two completely different things. Your title is misleading for American tourists. Please reconsider your use of American language.

@simonmountney 3 месяца назад

Nothing better to do today? If we're going to spend time unnecessarily correcting people's use of language I think it's worth pointing out that American isn't a language, it's a dialect of English. They are called charity shops here because 19 out of 20 of them are run by charities.

@ihatecrazyfrog 4 месяца назад

Another great video idea, thank you :)